3. THE NEXT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The
Next
RTP
Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the RegionalTransportation Plan
(RTP).The Draft Plan (2041) outlines how governments and transit agencies can work
together to continue building an integrated transportation system to support a high
quality of life, a prosperous and competitive economy, and a protected environment in
our region.As the provincial agency mandated with improving the coordination and
integration of all modes of transportation in the GTHA, Metrolinx has developed the
Draft Plan for review in consultation with partners, stakeholders and the public.
4. LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED
Metrolinx has just released its Draft
2041 Regional Plan which outlines
how people and goods will move
across our great region.
Curious about what’s in the Draft
2041 Plan?
You can review and comment on
the plan at metrolinx.com/theplan
and join us for one of our
roundtable discussions, where you
can share your views on the future
of regional mobility.
Other ways to stay engaged:
• Visit metrolinxengage.com
• Read our blog,The Link
• Follow us on social media
6. What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT
• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km
above ground
• A maintenance and storage facility
• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic
• Transit communications system
• Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express
station
7. Safety First – Our #1 Priority
We train and direct staff to:
• Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan.
• Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood.
• Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood.
• Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the
public.
• Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot
be assured.
• Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements.
• Be prepared and equipped to work safely.
8. Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles
1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across
the system
2. Design that elevates the quality of the
passenger Experience
3. Civic scale, materiality and quality
4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural
expression through integrated design of all
systems and elements
5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and
future conditions
9. Environment & Sustainability
During Construction
• Programs to minimize impact on wildlife,
watercourses and trees
• Reduce impact to community through the
management of dust, noise and vibration
• Sustainable construction practices,
including targeting 75% waste diversion
from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse
of excess soil.
Project Design Sustainability
• Toronto Green Standard project wide
• LEED Certification at EMSF
• Bike parking
• Dedicated pedestrian routes
• High Solar Reflectance Index paving
• Green roofs
• Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat
recovery systems
• Water use conservation/efficiency
• Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions)
• Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-
site light trespass)
• Landscaping – use of native, drought-
tolerant plants and trees
• Sheltered waiting areas
10. Kennedy Station Aerial View with New
Features
Main Entrance
Secondary Entrance (New
GO Transit Ticketing
Building)
Passenger Pick Up &
Drop Off
New East & West GO
Platforms
New GO Transit Passenger
Pick Up & Drop Off
12. Unique Design Concepts: Kennedy Station
• Direct, seamless access to/from existing TTC system (subway, Wheel-Trans and
on-street connections) and GO Transit’s Stouffville line.
• Two new accessible entrances and a new Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off
(PPUDO) area are located south of Eglinton Avenue:
• Main entrance is located adjacent to Transway Crescent, with accessible
access located on the north façade of the building.
• Secondary entrance is located just north of Don Montgomery Community
Centre, east of GO Transit tracks. Accessible access is located on the north
façade of the building.
• Two new underground connections between ECLRT and TTC
• New underground connection between East and West GO Platforms
• A new station plaza will be located at the main entrance providing visual and
pedestrian connections to Eglinton Avenue and commuter parking lots. Retail
spaces will be located at concourse level.
• 120 indoor and outdoor bicycle parking spaces.
13. Kennedy Station – Activities in 2017
Completed to Date
Demolition of the Canada Post & Tikka Buildings
Utility relocation beneath Eglinton Avenue East overpass
Closure of North & East Parking Lots and Partial Closure of South Parking
Lot at Kennedy Station to facilitate construction works.
Fall and Winter 2017: Ongoing
Reconfiguration of the existing TTC bus terminal expected as soon as
early-December; existing levels of service will be maintained
Street furniture removals – bus shelters, garbage receptacles, newspaper
boxes, etc. - will continue between Ionview Road and Kennedy Station
Toronto Hydro relocation along Eglinton Avenue East between Birchmount
Road and Midland Avenue
Telecommunication relocations between Birchmount Road and Kennedy
Road
Early roadworks at Kennedy Station
14. Kennedy Station – Activities in 2017
Fall and Winter 2017: Upcoming
Wet utility relocation from Birchmount Road to Midland Avenue
expected to start winter 2017
Closure and demolition of TTC’s existing North Entrance and
Pedestrian Tunnel expected to happen as soon as mid-December
Shoring and supporting construction works for new east and west
pedestrian tunnels expected to start as soon as mid-December
Partial closure of existing GO Platform to accommodate shoring and
start of construction of Underpass Tunnel as soon as mid-December;
existing levels of service will be maintained.
15. Kennedy Station Shoring Map
Shoring, a common term for Support of Excavation, refers to an engineered solution
designed to stabilize an excavation. Kennedy Station Box Tunnel is being
constructed using a “Cut and Cover” methodology. Shoring allows for deep
excavation.
Shoring on Eglinton Avenue East for Kennedy Station is approximately 750m in
length, from just east of Ionview Road to just east of the GO Transit Corridor
16. Kennedy Station: Early Works Stage 1 –
Started September 2017; Ongoing
Pedestrian Routes shown in green dashed lines
17. Kennedy Station: Early Works Stage 2 – Bus Loop
Reconfiguration expected as soon as December 8
Starting as soon as
December 8, a new
bus platform will be
put into service.
Passengers will board
buses from the new
temporary platform
on the
north side of the
South Parking Lot.
18. Kennedy Station: Early Works Stage 2 –
Projected Start Date mid-December.
Duration: 5 months
Pedestrian Routes shown in green dashed lines.
*Wayfinding Postcard to be distributed to transit users in advance of Pedestrian Tunnel
closure*
19. Kennedy Station: Early Works Stage 3 –
Projected Start spring 2018.
Duration: Approximately 1 month
Pedestrian Routes shown in green dashed lines.
22. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Why are we relocating parking areas?
Extension of the parking lot into the Hydro One Network Inc. (HONI) lands is
required to meet the total number of parking lot spaces (1,100) within the
station area as determined by TTC and Metrolinx to service the Kennedy
Station.
Proposed Extension -
TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
24. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Proposed Extension of
TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
25. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service
Road Commuter Parking Lot
Why are we relocating parking areas?
• The proposed Lot is located east of Kennedy Road, west of the SRT Corridor
and GO Stouffville rail line, and north of Eglinton Avenue East/North
Service Road.
• The TTC North Service Road Commuter Parking Lot expansion into the
Hydro One Network Inc. (HONI) corridor lands is required to maintain the
existing number of parking spaces (approx. 1,100) within the station area
as determined by TTC and Metrolinx to service Kennedy Station.
• The proposed Lot, accessed via the existing TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot, will include parking stalls along two driveway aisles.
• The perimeter will include concrete curbs, guard rails and associated
grading and drainage works.
• The proposed Lot will include low mast light poles with 400W luminaires
and 7.7m vertical clearance to the HONI transmission lines above.
• The total area of the proposed Lot is 4,517 square metres (0.45 hectares).
26. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Description
• Openings with barrier gates (6m wide) will be located at the north and
south ends of the parking lot to allow HONI vehicles into, through and
out from the parking lot for required maintenance and/or operational
activities.
• The existing at‐grade pedestrian walkway within the HONI corridor
lands will need to be relocated to the west of the new expanded
parking lot.
• Grading and drainage works will include a grassed swale on the south
side of the Lot, stormwater, sewer pipes and catch basins, and a small
bio-retention cell located at the west limit of the parking lot.
• All parking lot drainage will discharge to the City’s storm sewer
system. No spillover of drainage flow will occur on the HONI corridor
or adjacent lands.
27. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Environmental Impact Assessment: Purpose and Approach
• Purpose: assess environmental impacts of the parking lot extension
construction/operation; consider features/conditions not considered
in original project documentation (Environmental Project Review-EPR)
• The environmental impacts of the North Service Road Commuter
Parking Lot Expansion are being evaluated for:
o Footprint Impacts (on existing environmental features)
o Construction Impacts (potential short-term disruption effects)
o Operation and Maintenance Impacts.
• Each of the environmental impacts are being reviewed to determine
whether there is an appreciable change from the EPR
28. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Environmental Impact Assessment – Existing Conditions
Socio–Economic:
• Existing land uses: utilities/transportation (CNR, HONI),
commercial (strip malls), residential, a recreational facility,
Kennedy subway station and associated parking lots
• Property: mix of residential, commercial, TTC- and HONI-
owned lands. Expansion is onto HONI-owned lands
• Ambient Noise: typical urban environment. Primary noise is
from tunnel ventilation system; minor noise from equipment.
• Cultural. No archaeological sites or artifacts
29. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Environmental Impact Assessment – Existing Conditions
• Natural Environment:
– primarily grassed. Species are typical old field/disturbed area.
Hedgerows are along NW/SE and bushes near fences/towers
– Trees are mainly planted, mostly Manitoba and Norway maple
– 15 bird species and large stick nest, likely Red-tailed Hawk, viewed
– Dekays Brown Snake (common) and evidence of Eastern
Cottontail, Coyote and Raccoon. No bats
• Soil and Groundwater:
– Phase 1 study completed, with Phase 2 ongoing
30. Proposed Extension of TTC North Service Road
Commuter Parking Lot
Environmental Impact Assessment – Impact Analysis
• Vegetation: loss of approx. 1 ha vegetation (meadow, trees, bushes)
• Potential Soil and Groundwater Contamination: Phase 2 ongoing
• Air quality impacts from construction (dust) temporary and localized
• Construction noise will vary but not exceed levels predicted in EPR.
• Vibration will not affect surrounding buildings and will not exceed
predicted levels in Environmental Project Report
• Displacement of pedestrian pathway addressed through construction
of a new multi-use path constructed to City standards
• Shield on light sources of parking lot extension to prevent light spillage
beyond site boundary
• Overall, to date, no appreciable increase in impacts compared to the
original EPR. Assessment is ongoing
31. Surface Stops – Activities in 2017
Completed to Date
Median Removals mid-block between Pharmacy Avenue and the DVP
Fall and Winter 2017: Ongoing
Installation of Temporary Traffic Signals along Eglinton Avenue East
Street furniture removals continue between Victoria Park and Ionview Road
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Geotechnical Investigations
Utility Relocations east of Birchmount Road
Tree Protection and Removals
Fall and Winter 2017: Upcoming
Median Removals within intersections along Eglinton Avenue East
Utility Relocations west of Birchmount Road
32. How We’re Building: Surface Stops
• Sequential road widening
will be implemented to
allow traffic flow to be
maintained during
construction.
• The Guideway is at the
same elevation as the
roadway, with platforms
that are approximately
100m long on concrete pad
foundations.
33. Traffic Staging Approach for Surface Stops
Stage 2 – Cross Section of the Pharmacy Stop
U-turns are permitted at intersections due to unavailability of mid-block left turns
34. Surface Section Traffic Impacts
Projected Start Early 2018
• One eastbound and one westbound lane will be closed between Eglinton Square and
Birchmount Road
• Traffic control signal at Prudham Gate will be removed, resulting in a right-in, right-out
configuration
• HOV lanes will be removed in this section
• Left turn prohibitions will be implemented at mid-block locations between intersections
• Temporary sidewalks will be constructed to maintain pedestrian access
39. Unique Design Concepts: Surface Stops
•Clean, rectilinear form. Intuitive and
easy to use
•Transparent, to ensure clear sightlines
to the street and to maximize the
sense of the security to the passenger
•Provides protection from rain/snow
and splash from the street
Shelter Design
40. Unique Design Concepts: Surface Stops
Green Track
• Green track along portions of
the guideway consists of
vegetation between the
mountable curbs of the
Guideway.
• Area 1: Between Victoria
Park Avenue and
Birchmount Road
• Area 2: Between
Brentcliffe Road and Don
Mills Road
• Area 3: Between Gervais
Drive and Victoria Park
Avenue
41. Mt Dennis +
EMSF
No Frills
Grocery store
Post and Panel
Green Wall
CP Toe Wall
CP Retaining Wall
42. Community Benefits
The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from
historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are
positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project.
Program will be divided into streams:
1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development
2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement
3. Investment (Community Improvements)
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43. Community Benefits: Employment
CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are
building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with
individuals facing barriers to employment.
We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-
orientation details to help improve job matches and support
applications to CTS.
44. Community Benefits: Business Spend
CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing
procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and
local businesses.
Social enterprises
• Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals
• Printing with Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth)
• Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton
Local businesses
• Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required
for Project
• Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement
45. Community Benefits: Investment
CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates
care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton
Avenue.
• Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near
Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in
October 2016.
• Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near
future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at
Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November
2016.
• Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles
Community Services (near future O’Connor stop), CTS staff
sponsored 7 families in December 2016.
• Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in
partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station)
to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20
Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.
46. Looking Ahead: Community Connectors
• In the spring of 2016, Metrolinx, along with the City of Hamilton,
introduced the Community Connectors engagement initiative in Hamilton
to support work on the Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) project.
• Program Objectives:
• To inform, engage and educate the neighbours, businesses and property
owners along the LRT corridor who are directly impacted by the project.
• To establish and strengthen relationships with those most affected by LRT
throughout construction and operation of LRT.
• To gather research from property owners that will help inform and shape the
communications strategy and messaging for the Crosstown
• The Community Connectors program is well-suited to address the
interests and concerns of local businesses, councillors and other
stakeholders pertaining to the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown
impacted by the LRT project. First canvass will be in early 2018.
47. Community Outreach
• Participation in festivals in the community e.g. Scarborough Ribfest
• Monthly business canvass to receive feedbacks and provide opportunities
for businesses to raise their concerns
• Procurement from local businesses for outreach and public events
51. 416-782-8118 or 416-482-7411
24 hours/7days a week
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660 Eglinton Ave E (at Bayview)
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Notes de l'éditeur
Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan.
A review of The Big Move at this time allows Metrolinx to:
Evaluate and incorporate evidence-based research, new analysis and innovative approaches.
Assess progress, change and the impacts of committed provincial investments on the region’s transportation system.
Continue to strengthen our relationships with stakeholders by advancing and aligning the provincial, regional and local priorities that together can achieve for the GTHA’s transportation system
The research that was just highlighted is a sample of the significant account technical research and studies that have been conducted to help us understand the current and future transportation needs across the region.
As part of the process in producing the next RTP, Metrolinx prepared a Discussion Paper in August 2016.
The Discussion Paper synthesized much of the research that was conducted in order to allow us to begin planning how the next RTP would be shaped.
The Discussion Paper was meant to ignite a conversation about developing a shared, multimodal, regional vision for the GATHA transportation system that looks at where we have been, where we want to be in the next 25 years and how to get there.
In this time of unprecedented growth, Metrolinx recognizes that infrastructure alone will not suffice to meet the needs of the growing region. To maximize the effectiveness of our growing network, Metrolinx will need to continue working with its partners and stakeholders to create a transportation system that remains focused on traveller experience; making it more integrated, reliable and seamless.
We encourage you to participate as we draft the new RTP.
Thank you for your time today. If you’d like more detailed information, and to provide us with feedback, I invite you to continue to engage with us in any of these ways:
Visit metrolinxengage.com
Read our blog, The Link
Follow us on social media
Please also feel free to chat with us at our Booth (308), in the Exhibitor Hall anytime today.
